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The Worst Episodes of The Crown

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Every episode of The Crown ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Crown!

The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny. The Crown tells the inside...
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  • Decommissioned
    7.3/10(2,844)
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    #1 - Decommissioned

    Season 5 Episode 10

    Aired 11/9/2022

    After heightened public scrutiny, Charles forges a new alliance in Hong Kong. Mohamed Al-Fayed offers his support to a newly-divorced Diana.

    Director: Alex Gabassi

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • Queen Victoria Syndrome
    7.4/10(3,950)
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    #2 - Queen Victoria Syndrome

    Season 5 Episode 1

    Aired 11/9/2022

    A much-needed update to the Royal Yacht draws scrutiny to the Queen's reign. Hounded by the press, Charles and Diana have a second honeymoon in Italy.

    Director: Jessica Hobbs

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • Ruritania
    7.4/10(2,369)
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    #3 - Ruritania

    Season 6 Episode 6

    Aired 12/14/2023

    Eager to improve the monarchy's public image, the Queen seeks out savvy statesman Tony Blair — but the Prime Minister's advice defies royal protocol.

    Director: Erik Richter Strand

    Writer: Peter Morgan, Daniel Marc Janes

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  • Alma Mater
    7.4/10(2,327)
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    #4 - Alma Mater

    Season 6 Episode 7

    Aired 12/14/2023

    Now at university, William sets his eyes on Kate Middleton. With meddling parents and other prospects in the mix, how will their connection bloom?

    Director: May el-Toukhy

    Writer: Jonathan Wilson, Peter Morgan

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  • No Woman's Land
    7.5/10(2,862)
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    #5 - No Woman's Land

    Season 5 Episode 7

    Aired 11/9/2022

    As BBC's Martin Bashir goes to great lengths to secure an interview with Diana, the lonely princess finds purpose and warmth in a London hospital.

    Director: Erik Richter Strand

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • The System
    7.6/10(3,375)
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    #6 - The System

    Season 5 Episode 2

    Aired 11/9/2022

    Prince Philip offers his support to a grieving family member. Keen to snatch a scoop, a tabloid journalist approaches Diana about a tell-all book.

    Director: Jessica Hobbs

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • The Way Ahead
    7.6/10(3,089)
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    #7 - The Way Ahead

    Season 5 Episode 5

    Aired 11/9/2022

    Faced with the fallout of an intercepted call with Camilla and the consequent kickback to his marriage, Prince Charles must navigate a scandal.

    Director: May el-Toukhy

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • Willsmania
    7.6/10(2,525)
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    #8 - Willsmania

    Season 6 Episode 5

    Aired 12/14/2023

    Hounded by press and adoring girls, 15-year-old William struggles to find stability after Diana's death. Charles enlists his own parents to help his son.

    Director: May el-Toukhy

    Writer: Jonathan Wilson, Peter Morgan

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  • Couple 31
    7.8/10(2,823)
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    #9 - Couple 31

    Season 5 Episode 9

    Aired 11/9/2022

    The Princess of Wales contends with the repercussions of her statements. The Queen asks the Prime Minister for his help in a delicate family matter.

    Director: Christian Schwochow

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • Persona Non Grata
    7.8/10(2,882)
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    #10 - Persona Non Grata

    Season 6 Episode 1

    Aired 11/16/2023

    Diana holidays in Saint-Tropez with Al-Fayed and bonds with his son Dodi. Charles is crushed when the Queen won't attend Camilla's 50th birthday party.

    Director: Alex Gabassi

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • Two Photographs
    7.8/10(2,682)
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    #11 - Two Photographs

    Season 6 Episode 2

    Aired 11/16/2023

    Cameras flash and a media circus swirls as Diana and Dodi spend more time together. In retaliation, Charles stages a fatherly photo op with his sons.

    Director: Christian Schwochow

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • Olding
    7.9/10(5,298)
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    #12 - Olding

    Season 3 Episode 1

    Aired 11/17/2019

    The royal family mourns the passing of Winston Churchill. The United Kingdom ushers in a new prime minister, the Labour Party's Harold Wilson whom Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth hear might be a Soviet spy.

    Director: Benjamin Caron

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • Annus Horribilis
    7.9/10(3,325)
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    #13 - Annus Horribilis

    Season 5 Episode 4

    Aired 11/9/2022

    Between a fire at Windsor Castle and tensions in her children’s marriages, the Queen commemorates and reassesses her 40 years on the throne.

    Director: May el-Toukhy

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • Ipatiev House
    7.9/10(3,228)
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    #14 - Ipatiev House

    Season 5 Episode 6

    Aired 11/9/2022

    Eager to lead a newly democratic Russia, President Yeltsin tries to win the Queen's support while she navigates new rifts in her marriage with Philip.

    Director: Christian Schwochow

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • Gelignite
    8.0/10(5,245)
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    #15 - Gelignite

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 11/4/2016

    Margaret and Peter come to Elizabeth with a request. With a royal scandal about to break in the newspapers, the Queen Mother intervenes.

    Director: Julian Jarrold

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • Coup
    8.0/10(4,549)
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    #16 - Coup

    Season 3 Episode 5

    Aired 11/17/2019

    While the Queen travels abroad to learn about horse training, unhappiness among the British elite with the devaluation of the pound involves Lord Mountbatten in a plan to oust Harold Wilson.

    Director: Christian Schwochow

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • Imbroglio
    8.0/10(3,933)
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    #17 - Imbroglio

    Season 3 Episode 9

    Aired 11/17/2019

    While Princess Anne dates her elder brother's polo rival Andrew Parker Bowles, Prince Charles falls deeply in love with Camilla Shand causing the Queen Mother and Lord Mountbatten to interfere.

    Director: Sam Donovan

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • Hope Street
    8.0/10(2,204)
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    #18 - Hope Street

    Season 6 Episode 9

    Aired 12/14/2023

    Reeling from loss and wary of her Golden Jubilee, the Queen bonds with William, who finds his footing between normality and life in the royal limelight.

    Director: Erik Richter Strand

    Writer: Jonathan Wilson, Peter Morgan

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  • Windsor
    8.1/10(5,918)
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    #19 - Windsor

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 11/4/2016

    With Elizabeth in a new role, Philip tries to assert some power. Churchill wants to delay the coronation. King George’s disgraced brother arrives.

    Director: Philip Martin

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • Misadventure
    8.1/10(4,790)
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    #20 - Misadventure

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 12/8/2017

    As Philip leaves for a long tour, Elizabeth makes an upsetting discovery. Prime Minister Eden wants to strike back after Egypt seizes the Suez Canal.

    Director: Philip Martin

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • A Company of Men
    8.1/10(4,625)
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    #21 - A Company of Men

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 12/8/2017

    Elizabeth feels disconnected from Philip. Eden copes with international pressure and ill health. An interview stirs up harrowing memories for Philip.

    Director: Philip Martin

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • Matrimonium
    8.1/10(4,530)
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    #22 - Matrimonium

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 12/8/2017

    A letter from Peter Townsend spurs Margaret to make a bold proposal. Elizabeth has good news that causes complications for Margaret.

    Director: Benjamin Caron

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • Moondust
    8.1/10(5,194)
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    #23 - Moondust

    Season 3 Episode 7

    Aired 11/17/2019

    The 1969 moon landing occasions a mid-life crisis in Prince Philip, who thinks of the adventures he has missed as the Queen's consort.

    Director: Jessica Hobbs

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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  • Dangling Man
    8.1/10(4,263)
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    #24 - Dangling Man

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 11/17/2019

    Charles visits the exiled Duke of Windsor in his Paris chateau, only to find him very ill. But will the Queen make peace with her uncle before he dies?

    Director: Sam Donovan

    Writer: Peter Morgan, David Hancock

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  • Dis-Moi Oui
    8.1/10(3,014)
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    #25 - Dis-Moi Oui

    Season 6 Episode 3

    Aired 11/16/2023

    Dodi's father urges him to propose, but marriage is the last thing on Diana's mind. Later, a high-speed car chase with paparazzi ends in disaster.

    Director: Christian Schwochow

    Writer: Peter Morgan

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Decommissioned" is the worst rated episode of "The Crown". It scored 7.3/10 based on 2844 votes. Directed by Alex Gabassi and written by Peter Morgan, it aired on 11/9/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Queen Victoria Syndrome".